NHL 26 update 1.022 is scheduled for November 12 and focuses on a small batch of artwork and presentation fixes, while online services undergo short maintenance. EA Sports plans to push an Update on November 12, with the update going live at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET. Servers will be taken offline for scheduled maintenance for up to an hour, so players should finish any online matches beforehand to avoid interruption.
The developer’s post on X makes no mention of gameplay or balance changes, suggesting the patch is limited to visual and presentation fixes rather than tuning or bug fixes that affect core systems. The announcement is available as an EA Sports announcement on X.
We’ll be rolling out a small artwork-related update for #NHL26 on November 12th at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET.
During this time, servers will be taken offline for up to an hour. Be sure to complete any online games ahead of time to avoid being affected. Thank you!
— EA SPORTS NHL (@EASPORTSNHL) November 12, 2025
Players looking for the last major patch may recall the October release of Update 1.2.0, which included gameplay adjustments and quality-of-life improvements. For additional context on recent visual refreshes for NHL 26, see our previous update coverage. This update does not appear to include an expanded changelog, so the client download should be small and focused on artwork assets and presentation layers rather than gameplay files. Expect the maintenance window to be brief and limited to matchmaking and online services.
Players on all platforms should see the update arrive automatically when servers come back online, and no action is required beyond restarting the client if a download begins during the maintenance period.
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NHL 26
Developed by EA Vancouver
- Genre: Simulator, Sport
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
- Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release: 2025-09-12
- Publisher: EA Sports
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Age Rating:
PEGI 12 / ESRB E10+
